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KO turns a breakaway into nothing.

Another f-ing post.

Finally! After the posts and the goalie losing the puck. TNT.

Tage and Power both hit posts.

I hope Dahlin gets an assist.

KO on the PP again, doing nothing.

Dahlin with Mule to start.

This is an argument that will never be settled. I’ll just say that I side with the old guys because of nostalgia and being an old guy myself. If they played tonight I think the NCAA guys take it due to technology, speed, training, goaltending and coaching. Their coaches grew up watching these guys and would devise strategies to beat them. Today’s equipment is so much better, that alone would make a big difference. Athletes are constantly improving, McDavid’s speed would seem alien to the 80’s players. The fastest man in the world in 1983 was Carl Lewis and he ran a 10.07 second 100m (not yards). Usain Bolt’s record is 9.58. In one game the NCAA guys would have the element of surprise and would probably stun the 80’s guys like the Soviets did to Canada in ‘72. In a month long series of games, I think the NHLers adapt and find ways to win through sheer will power and competitiveness. Their work ethic and determination helped many of them get to the HOF and they wouldn’t just fold up their tents. Let them use the modern equipment and there will be a quick rise in their skill levels. Gretzky learns how to do the Michigan and adds that to his arsenal. If that doesn’t work, Messier will go all Bobby Clarke and start breaking bones. As @LGR4GMsays, goaltending would be a huge difference. The 1983 squad would have Pelle Lindbergh, Pete Peeters, Murray Bannerman and John Garrett. Fun to think about.

I would start Comrie, the other two have not played well in their last starts. Comrie could seize the moment and play well to keep the net.

Kind of sad to say he and VO are leading the team in scoring since the break, 3 points each.

I have learned a bit about radar watching The Last Ship on Prime. Whether it is accurate or not is another matter but the US Navy are constantly using radar to find and identify things.

Spencer Knight is the same age as Levi. He played 13 games in the AHL before making the jump to the NHL. He is the exception but it can be done. I want Levi to be the man but I want him to take the time it takes to get there. I believe it will be sooner than later. I don’t think he will need 2 full AHL seasons.

Canes beat the Caps in regulation 3-2.

After a slow start to his season, his recent play has him 4th in Sv% at .930 only .002 behind the leader. A strong finish combined with NU making the payoffs puts him in the Hobey Baker conversation IMHO. He had better numbers last year and won the Mike Richter (Best Goalie) while another goalie won the Hobey Baker. This seemed like a consolation prize to Levi, he was the best goalie and had a better season than the Hobey Baker winner, who was a senior.

He’s been hyped as a great goalie prospect and he’s living up to it so far. His body of work since his draft has been really good. He is ready for the next challenge, turning pro. Someone in the organization was high on him for the trade to happen. His potential is to be a difference maker, we can only hope. It will be a crowded crease if they give him games in Buffalo.

Sabres are explosive but I’m going to bed. Not feeling it tonight.

Ugly!

KOG line back together. WTF Anderson?

That was ugly, again. Dumb it down, drive it at the net and crash.

Put Quinn on instead of KO on PP2.

Another PP. Overdue boys!

Just like that, down 2-0.

KO with a giveaway leads to a shortie.

Another PP, come on now!

Tage with a nice pass to Dahlin. Guys are making Copley look good, hitting his crest a lot.